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Despite receiving heartbreaking news last night, I’m inspired to focus on the positive only. Today is both World Sight Day (and International Day of the Girl Child), so let’s take a couple moments to be extra grateful. World Sight Day is a day to raise awareness about a massive health crisis in our world - the fact that over 1.2 billion people are in need of glasses and don’t have access to them. I have seen first hand the power of what an eye exam can do for a person in several parts of this world, whether that’s for a mother who learns that her child isn’t “lame” he just can’t see the blackboard, or for a father who learns that a simple pair of glasses can get him back to work and back to providing food for his family. Beyond glasses, I’ve seen the 1 in 3 kids in my school in rural Uganda learn that this constant, itchy pain was not a chronic condition (or a punishment from God) and in fact just bacteria causing conjunctivitis with an easy solution (and preventative measure of hand-washing). Young or old, near or far, our vision allows us to take care of ourselves, to read, to write, to see the expressions on our loved one’s faces, to work and feel productive, and to see the beauty of the world arounds us. I couldn’t be more proud to work with @diffeyewear who has officially donated over 1 MILLION pairs of reading glasses to individuals who could otherwise no afford or access them worldwide. With a mission to actually make an impact in this world and to empower individuals to be able to help themselves, so for this World Sight Day & to celebrate our 1,000,000th donation, we asked “What does Vision is Power mean to you?” Whether you are near- or far- sighted or you have 20/20 vision, think about this statement. What do you look forward to seeing when you open your eyes each morning? Who’s smile and eyes brighten your day and what view takes your breath away? When was the last time you stopped to take a breath and appreciate the sights all around you, and your ability to see it? WATCH this video I worked with the talented @brandonlerry on & take a second to think. What does Vision is Power mean to you? ♥️👓🌍 #visionispower #diffeyewear #dogoodwithdiff (at Long Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo0IK-ugzeO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vhi28g38vzgb

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Repost @the_ginger_disnerd ・・・ Me visiting my wife Captain Marvel 😂😂. Rocking my Captain Marvel flight jacket from @herowithininc and my custom ears from @saychears Dress is from @heruniverse Sunglasses from @diffeyewear Picture by @disneyphotopass photographer Michael (he's the best!) . . #disneyland #disneygram #disneylandresort #disney #dca #californiaadventure #disneycaliforniaadventure #thegingerdisnerd #captainmarvel #caroldanvers #dogoodwithdiff #brandambassador #DIFF #herowithin #heruniverse #saychEARS https://www.instagram.com/p/BwqL6cSD4S1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1d194u9jfum8

[kelseysabo]

On Friday, I got to be a “Shark Tank” judge for the finalists in the Biz Camp competition at A Place Called Home, a boys and girls community center offering year-round programs and mentorship for youth in South Central, LA (one of the lowest income communities of California). @diffeyewear has partnered with @apch2830 for the last couple years and most recently, we got to participate in their Biz Camp, sponsored by @nfte, where for two weeks a group of kids grade 6-11 have been learning about what it takes to build a social enterprise. These young businessmen and businesswomen have spent two weeks creating businesses built around solving a problem, not just filling their wallets. Watching these presentations from flower headbands sold at music festivals to uplift juvenile cancer patients and upcycled bicycle parts turned jewelry to fund kids in low income areas getting bikes to go to/from school - these kids are amazing. I have hope for the future in the hands of these leaders and man let me tell you, A Place Called Home is one-of-a-kind. I couldn’t be happier to be a part of @diffeyewear and to support local causes like this! #dogoodwithDIFF #aplacecalledhome #diffeyewear #travel #socialenterprise #dogoodwell #youthempowerment (at South Central LA)

[kelseysabo]

On Friday, I got to spend my day volunteering at the @southlaanimalshelter with my @diffeyewear team thanks to a @dogoodbus ride we put together. The day was spent learning about the facilities, issues in the community, common circumstances for abandonment, and cleaning. We cleaned water bowls, changing beds, making toys, giving treats, unfolding newspapers, and of course, giving some TLC to the dogs, cats, and rabbits cared for there. Inevitably, there were moments of sadness, wishing a home for each one of these tail wagging or purring kids, and anger for the people who gave up on them. But I also felt an overwhelming sense of joy in being able to not just visit this shelter, but to work volunteering and giving back to ensure these animals have the best conditions and that they get a dose of love and attention. So often we think, I can’t do anything. I can’t possibly adopt them all. I can’t find them all homes. No, maybe you can’t. But we can do our part. Whether small or large, get out there and do something. Anything. Talk to Cash here and scratch his face and tell the world that he’s loving and up for adoption. Tell the world that there are loving, family cats and dogs at thousands of shelters around the world that are nearly free animals in need of homes and that free spay/neuter clinics happen at most of them! Spend a weekend at a nearby shelter getting dirty and learning about animals, the people who devote their lives to this work for minimal pay, and what you can do to help. Donate your towels, blankets, and cleaning supplies. Adopt and encourage others to as well. Through these *small* actions you might be saving a life - and it very well may be yours! #adopt #whorescuedwho #rpcvlife #doGOODwithDIFF #giveback #SaveThemAll 🐱♥️🐶🐾 https://www.instagram.com/sabe_oh/p/Brfp_3ul1iN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7x8f75zrlfzf